CVE-2005-4145: The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a pass

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4145 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting listmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	43.9% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lyris technologies inc

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-10 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lyris technologies inc listmanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0 · 8.8a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy listmanager || rpm -q listmanager || listmanager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison listmanager sudo apt install listmanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold listmanager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list listmanager sudo dnf downgrade listmanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add listmanager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Lyris ListManager - MSDE Weak sa Password (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Lyris ListManager MSDE Weak sa Password

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4145?

listmanager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4145 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4145 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-4145 affect?

CVE-2005-4145 affects listmanager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain a

How urgent is CVE-2005-4145?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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